Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 31 Star Luo City

Yin Chen leaned quietly against the wall of the speeding carriage. The blurry scenery outside the window was reflected in his shattered gold eyes, but it did not stir up the slightest ripple.

He was clearly aware of this, yet strangely, he felt no guilt or fear.

He is not the kind of person who would indulge in meaningless internal struggles.

His past life as a corporate slave had already taught him a cold, hard truth.

Faced with the vast rules and destiny, an individual's joys and sorrows and sense of morality are often laughably fragile.

He was reborn, holding the power of time and death in his hands, and having witnessed the might of supernatural forces, he seeks absolute power that transcends everything and unbridled freedom.

This supreme throne and the freedom to do as one pleases have always been reserved for one person alone.

His nature is selfish.

This selfishness does not stem from ignorant cruelty, but rather from a well-thought-out, extremely calm demeanor that has eliminated unnecessary emotional burdens.

He knew perfectly well that the activation of the Myriad Realms True Blood might cause some people to lose their loved ones, might cause certain forces to fall apart, and might even trigger a war that would affect the entire continent, resulting in the deaths of countless people.

But all of this was unavoidable on his path to the supreme throne, and he was willing to bear all the sins. If justice existed and wanted to punish him, he would have no complaints.

But he would not surrender easily. If he failed, he would be a villain for all time; if he won, great scholars would come to him to expound the classics.

The chaos of the world may be a crisis for him, but it is also an opportunity.

The collapse of order often means a reshuffling of social classes, which in turn means more opportunities to exploit.

The suffering and death of others are merely distant, indistinct background noise, as long as they do not affect the few people he cares about.

What he pursues is the fulfillment of his own will and the eternity of his own self.

As for how many bones he would step on, how much bloodshed he would cause, how many people's dreams he would shatter or how many people's nightmares he would bring... those were not his priority.

When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

When one seeks to ascend the highest throne, how can the steps beneath one's feet not be stained with dust and blood?
Yin Chen closed his eyes slightly, shutting out all the disturbances of the outside world.

What he needs to consider is how to extract enough nourishment from the raging fire he himself has started.

He wanted to be the one and only victor who could ultimately laugh at the heavens.

After several days of running at full speed, the soul-guided carriage finally slowed down.

When Yin Chen lifted the curtain of the car window and looked out, even with his experience of living two lives, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.

A colossal city, whose magnificence defies description, lay before us like an ancient behemoth crouching on the earth.

Star Luo City, the absolute heart of the Star Luo Empire, has a history dating back to the era when it fought against the Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago. Having experienced countless wars and reconstructions, it has accumulated unimaginable depth and glory.

The first thing that catches the eye is the massive city wall that winds and undulates like a mountain range.

The walls were not ordinary bricks and stones, but rather constructed from a massive granite, blue steel stone, originating deep within the Mingdou Mountains. Reaching a height of over eighty meters, their surfaces were polished exceptionally smooth, covered with the mottled marks of time and various reinforcing and defensive soul-guided runes, gleaming with a cold, hard metallic luster in the sunlight. On the walls, patrolling soldiers in gleaming armor, their banners fluttering, and rows of enormous defensive soul-guided devices could be vaguely seen protruding from the crenellations, exuding a chilling aura.

The city's area is far beyond imagination; as far as the eye can see, it seems to stretch on forever.

It is said that, including the surrounding satellite towns and military garrison areas, Xingluo City and its surrounding area are large enough to accommodate nearly 30 million people, and its core main urban area is home to more than 8 million residents year-round.

The carriage passed through the heavily guarded royal gate, which required a special token for passage, and officially entered this legendary city.

The interior is even more dazzling.

The main road, wide enough for ten carriages to travel side by side, was paved with some kind of hard bluestone slabs, polished to a mirror shine.

The streets were lined with shops, their signs and banners displaying a wide variety of goods, from the most basic necessities of life to medicinal herbs, soul tools, weapons and armor for Soul Masters. The area was bustling with activity, with people jostling shoulder to shoulder, showcasing extreme prosperity and vitality.

Buildings of different styles stand side by side, ranging from ancient and grand thousand-year-old shops to magnificent high-rises full of modern soul-guided technology.

The air was filled with the aromas of various foods, the fragrance of medicinal herbs, and the faint energy fluctuations unique to the operation of soul-guided devices.

The city is bustling with traffic, a constant flow of people, where Soul Masters and ordinary people mingle, creating a vibrant yet hierarchical landscape in the imperial capital.

The carriage did not linger in the bustling city streets, but instead headed straight for the city's core area.

The deeper one goes, the quieter the environment becomes, the wider and cleaner the streets become, and the more elite the patrolling guards become. The surrounding buildings all exude grandeur and cultural heritage, clearly indicating that this is a residential area for high-ranking officials, nobles, and powerful soul master families.

Finally, the carriage stopped in front of a quiet villa just two streets away from the imperial palace walls.

This secluded courtyard is a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling city. With its white walls, black tiles, and vermilion gate, it is flanked by two majestic stone beasts. While the overall layout is understated, the details reveal meticulous craftsmanship and elegance.

Xu Jiujiu got out of the car first and said to Yin Chen and Hui Bo:
"We've arrived. This will be your residence from now on. The 'Listening Snow Pavilion' has an elegant environment and is convenient for entering and leaving the capital. It will belong to you, Yin Chen, from now on."

Her tone was flat, as if she were giving just an ordinary gift.

Before Yin Chen could respond, she took out a card made of a special material with dark gold patterns inlaid on the edges and handed it to the excited and flustered Uncle Hui:
"Uncle Grey, there are 100,000 gold soul coins in this card. You can use it for daily expenses, to buy some suitable furniture and items, or some basic resources that Yin Chen needs for cultivation. If it is not enough, you can withdraw it from the bank designated by the royal family with this card."

100,000 Gold Soul Coins.

Gray's hands were trembling.

He knew very well that Yin Chen's parents had served in the Eighth Soul Master Legion for many years. After their deaths, all the compensation and savings they left behind, after deducting the amount they consumed in their own cultivation, amounted to only about 10,000 gold soul coins at most.

The princess casually gave away ten times the amount of the inheritance.

It doesn't stop there.

Xu Jiujiu gestured, and the vermilion gate of the villa quietly opened. Inside, more than ten maids and servants dressed in uniform stood respectfully with their hands at their sides. Upon seeing Xu Jiujiu and Yin Chen, they all bowed in greeting. Clearly, the royal family had already arranged everything perfectly, just waiting for their masters to move in.

This level of attention is truly meticulous and shows great sincerity.

(End of this chapter)